SEC

SEC Publishes VanEck's Bitcoin ETF Application, Kicking Off Decision Clock
The regulator now has 45 days to approve or deny the application or extend the review period.

Congress Is Not Done With the GameStop Hearings
Wednesday, the House Financial Services Committee will hold another hearing on the GameStop trading frenzy. Nik De on what to expect from the newest hearing. Plus, developments in the SEC's case against Ripple.

Ripple Execs Ask Court to Block SEC Requests for Personal Financial Records
Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen are calling the SEC's subpoenas to banks “wholly inappropriate overreach” and an invasion of privacy.

SEC Brings Enforcement Action Against Alleged $6.9M Ponzi Scheme
Shawn Cutting allegedly claimed to be an experienced financial adviser to raise funds from over 450 investors.

Planned ETF Would Invest in Grayscale's GBTC to Sidestep SEC's Crypto Reluctance
Up to 15% of the fund would be invested in bitcoin, solely through the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust.

US House to Vote on $1.9T Stimulus Package
CoinDesk Managing Editor Nikhilesh De on implications for the crypto industry as the House votes today on a $1.9 trillion stimulus package.

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill Aimed at Clarifying Crypto Regulations
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that seeks to bring the CFTC, SEC and Congress together to get clarity and consensus on government cryptocurrency regulations. “The Hash” panel debates the timing and possible outcomes.

Ripple, MoneyGram Announce 'Winding Down' Their Partnership
Ripple and MoneyGram are breaking up as the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple continues. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential impact on the crypto remittances use case.

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Clarify Crypto Regulations
The proposed bill would create a working group to evaluate U.S. cryptocurrency regulations with input from the SEC and CFTC.

PayPal Confirms It Will Acquire Curv, Signaling Intentions to Beef Up Digital Asset Security
Nik De, CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor, provides an update on the biggest crypto news coming up this week, including SEC nominee Gary Gensler's confirmation hearing and another congressional hearing on the GameStop frenzy. Plus, insights into PayPal's acquisition of Curv.

